Charlotte (Scheuering) Frasario, 96, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 1, 1921, she was the last surviving child of the late Christian and Martha Scheuering. She was the wife of…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER After losing their first six games of the summer season, the Bristol Blues baseball team has slowly made their way back to contention in the West Division. Bristol is now just a game below .500…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER After beginning their summer season with three-straight losses in week one, the Bristol Blues baseball team continued down the same road with three losses last week. However, the Blues crawled out of the cellar and…
Wilfred L. LeBeau Jr., 83, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Sheridan Woods Health Care Center in Bristol. He was the companion of the late Jean Berberon. Born on October 11, 1933 in Bristol and was…
Pete Medina, 23, of Bristol, turned himself into Southington police on April 25 after learning there was a warrant for his arrest stemming from a domestic violence investigation. The investigation began on April 15, 2017 after an incident at the…
The Bristol Blues season is right around the corner with Opening Day on June 1. This season there will be an expanded “Blues Entertainment Experience” to Muzzy Field. The Blues have announced an agreement with Northeast Wrestling, the leading independent…
On Thursday, March 30, the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) issued a warning to consumers about a scam targeting businesses and professionals. The email says that you must respond to a complaint filed against you. DCP urges consumers and professionals not to…
Edward Walter Kalat, age 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, March 27, 2017. Born in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Wanda Dziadowicz Kalat and Leo F. Kalat. Ed resided in…
The Connecticut State Police Academy will be holding a coffee and conversation meeting for men and women looking to become state troopers. On Saturday, April 8, from 8 a.m. to noon, anyone with interest is welcome to visit the academy…
A near-miss with a police car resulted in a drunken driving arrest in Southington. On Monday, Feb. 6, Paul Gressak, 35, of Bristol was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drug and failure to move over for…
Connecticut State Police announced their plans for law enforcement as football fans prepare for Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 5. “Parties and gatherings can make Super Bowl Sunday one of the year’s most dangerous days on the roads and highways…
Elizabeth Mary Uchalik-Gimma, 66, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Bristol Hospital after an illness, with her son and granddaughter by her side. She was born in New Britain, to the late Michael and Mary (Koval) Gimma. Elizabeth…
Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is not an easy task. A free five-week series provides strategies and effective communication tips to better understand and relate to the individual with memory loss. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging…
Carol Smedberg, 80, of Southington, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Apple Rehab, Plainville. Born in Bristol, she was one of six children to the late William R. and Alberta (Elton) Smedberg. A lifelong…
The state board of physicians will hold a public hearing today to discuss petitions it has received to add seven conditions to Connecticut’s medical marijuana program. The public hearing will be held at the Department of Consumer Protection’s (DCP) offices…
Who will be the next Miss Southington, Miss Plantsville, Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen and Miss Plantsville’s Outstanding Teen 2017? Would you like to earn Scholarship money? Do you have a passion to give back to your community and help others?…
Margaret B. Wilson, 88, of Bristol, passed away on December 21, 2016 at Bristol Hospital. Margaret was the adopted daughter of Roy and Clara Wilson and was born June 22, 1928. She was raised in Garden City, NY. She had…
On Monday, Dec. 26, the local Jewish community is invited to celebrate the festival of Chanukah with music, food and candle lighting. Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation will host the event at the home of Dr. Amy Breakstone and Dr. David…
Joseph T. Rossi, 68, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13 surrounded by his family after his courageous battle against cancer. He is survived by his son Joseph C. Rossi and his daughter Sarah Burciaga, daughter-in-law Lynn Rossi,…
Mildred Ann (Donnelly) Borovsky, a lifelong Bristol and Southington resident passed away at her home on December 4, 2016 at the age of 91. Mildred was born in Bristol on April 12, 1925 and was a daughter of the John…
Connecticut State Police were out in force during the Thanksgiving weekend with a sharp focus on safety. From Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 27, state police added additional troopers to patrol the roads and highways with a focus on…
Police arrested a Bristol man for carrying weapons near Pat’s Ice Cream on Main St. in Southington. On Sunday, Nov. 13, John Skinnon, 45, of Bristol, was arrested and charged with possession of a facsimile firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon,…
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One door closed for Southington singer Erin Gibney. But another one opened, and the 17-year-old Southington High School senior is walking straight through it in the hopes of finding country music fame. The singer just…
It’s been almost one half century since the St. Paul Catholic High School yearbook championed their first graduating class. “They conceived a school… in a breakthrough of thought…,” reads the 1970 Kaleidoscope, “minds opened as the ground broke… and spirit grew.”…
BOX SCORE In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees set a new franchise high for runs in a game as they completed the sweep of the series vs. the Barnstormers with a 14-3 victory. The Game Changed When…:…the Bees pulled…
This September, Price Chopper is once again joining forces with the American Red Cross to “Give What Fire Takes.” From Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, Price Chopper shoppers can join the effort to support families affected by home fires, and enable…
NEW BRITAIN BEES (65-63) AT LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS (60-67) In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees look to make it two straight wins over the Barnstormers! First pitch 7PM! Series: New Britain evened the season series with Lancaster at nine games…
If you are a Bristol or Southington resident, you have one more chance to visit Lake Compounce Family Theme Park before they close for the season. On Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11, the park will be extending its…